Non-sagging brassiere



July 29, 1958 K. SPILKE NON-SAGGING BRASSIERE Filed April 17, 1956 IN VEN TOR. KIEIEIL. SPILKEI d li United States Patent NON=SAGGING BRASSIERE Kisiel Spilke, Neponsit, N. Y. Application April 17, 1956, Serial No. 578,613

1 Claim. (Cl. 128-465) This invention relates to the art of brassiere construction and particularly concerns an improved cup structure therefor.

The invention is directed at a structure for a brassiere which gives each cup an uplifted, elliptical contour which is most desirable to women wearers since this shape is very youthful and smart in appearance. The novel structure herein disclosed provides a very comfortable, buoyant, flexible, firm support for the breasts without binding or undue pressure. The cups have a normal non-sagging shape which is maintained while the garment is being worn.

It is a principal object of the invention to provide a brassiere having elliptically shaped cups in which are disposed curved flexible ribs.

It is a further object to provide an improved brassiere employing curved ribs of rubber or other soft resilient material enclosed in a fabric tubing.

It is a further object to provide a brassiere having cups which present an uplifted appearance by inclusion of flexible, curved, ribs in association with generally U- shaped wire stifleners.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claim in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawings forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. 1 is an elevational view of a garment embodying the invention.

Fig. 2 is a side view of the garment.

Fig. 3 is a sectional view on an enlarged scale taken on lines 33 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is a view similar to Fig. 3 of a modification of the invention.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a piece of a fabric enclosed rubber rib used in the garment.

In Figs. 1 and 2 is shown a brassiere which has a pair of generally circular cups. Each cup includes an upper panel and a lower panel 11 sewn together on a central seam line 12. The seams each terminate at the arms of a U-shaped peripheral seam 14 within which is a stiff metal wire 15 permanently bent in a U-shape to partially encircle the cup at the perimeter thereof.

A pair of flexible ribs are provided to reinforce and impart an elliptical uplifted contour to each cup. Only the lines of stitching 16 which secure the ribs to the cups are visible on the front of the brassiere. The ribs are sewn to the reverse side of each cup and will be further described in connection with Figs. 3, 4 and 5. Each rib extends from the curved base of scam 14 at its lower end to the curved upper marginal seam 18. Seams 14 also terminate at the upper seam 18. A central panel 20 joins the cups. A triangular insert 21 composed of elastic fabric is centrally disposed at the bottom of panel 20. The brassiere is provided with loops 22 in which are inserted buckles 23 for retaining the usual shoulder straps 24. The side panels 25 terminate at each end in conventional straps (not shown) which fasten together at the back of the wearer.

In Fig. 2 is shown the uplifted and elliptical contour imparted to the cup by means of the curved ribs. This non-sagging shape is very desirable in a brassiere and gives a youthful appearance to the wearer.

In Figs. 3, 4 and 5 are shown the manner of assembly of the ribs. Each rib consists of a soft flexible strip 30 of natural or artificial sponge rubber, expanded vinyl, or other spongy material. A reinforcing layer of fabric 31 is cemented or secured to the top side of the strip.

In Fig. 3, the rib assembly is shown sewn to the rear concave side of the cup by two lines of stitching 16. The stitches extend through the tubing 32, layer 31 and strip 30. A stiff net lining 33 is provided for the rear side of the cup as indicated in Fig. 3. This net lining may be omitted as shown in Fig. 4 if the fabric of panels 10, 11 is a rather stifi material.

When the brassiere is completely assembled, with the I ribs sewn in a generally elliptical configuration as indicated in Figs. 1 and 2, the desirable configuration will be obtained. The disposition of the ribs in a curved spaced arrangement between the arms of the U-shaped member 15 is a most important feature of the invention.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise constructions herein disclosed and that various changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claim.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is:

A brassiere, comprising a pair of interconnected fabric concavo-convex shaped breast cups, said cups having a curved upper marginal seam, a pair of U-shaped stiffening wires located within U-shaped seams terminating at said upper seam, and a pair of curved, spaced ribs ex- References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,264,337 Scognamillo Apr. 30, 1918 2,485,570 Cousins Oct. 25, 1949 2,524,620 Cadous Oct. 3, 1950 2,579,545 Cadous Dec. 25, 1951 

